verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$130,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.63/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
6,750
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,220 #24 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Texas, explained

Aerospace engineers in Texas earn a median of $130,270 per year ($62.63 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $82,990, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $195,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $130,270 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $130,270 is worth about $134,220 in national buying power — ranking Texas #24 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,990
$39.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,270
$62.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$195,190
$93.84/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $130,270 $134,220
Louisiana $136,970 $155,282 −$6,700
New Mexico $132,850 $144,070 −$2,580
Oklahoma $125,470 $142,834 +$4,800
Arkansas $102,040 $117,372 +$28,230

Aerospace Engineer in Texas: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Texas?

Aerospace engineers in Texas earn a median of $130,270 per year ($62.63 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Texas pay aerospace engineers well?

At $130,270, Texas pays 3% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 6,750 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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